A new era for Chinese news media in S'pore

Even as Lianhe Zaobao embraces change, it will stay true to its mission and strive for quality journalism as the flagship Chinese-language newspaper here, say its editors

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Today, as you drink your coffee while flipping through Lianhe Zaobao or swiping on your tablet to read the news, Singapore's newspaper industry has entered a new era.

On Dec 1, Singapore Press Holdings (SPH), the publisher of newspapers in the four major languages in Singapore, transferred its media business to SPH Media Trust, a company limited by guarantee (CLG). The new entity will continue to provide news and information to readers and audiences on its various platforms.

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A version of this article appeared in the print edition of The Straits Times on December 07, 2021, with the headline A new era for Chinese news media in S'pore. Subscribe